Education:
- Academic - Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution (Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution)
- Academic - Masters’ degree in Law (Masters’ degree in Law)
- Academic - Masters’ degree in Business Administration (Masters’ degree in Business Administration)
- Academic - Masters’ degree in Public Administration (Masters’ degree in Public Administration )
- Academic - or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution (or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution)
- Academic - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya (Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya)
- Academic - Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya (Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya)
- Academic - OTHER (Proficiency in computer applications)
- Academic - OTHER (Valid Practicing Certificate)
- Professional - Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution (Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution)
- Membership - Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing (Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing)
Job Responsibilities
- Preparation of advisory opinions on legal matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) to the Centre
- Drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements to safeguard the Centre’s interests
- Ensuring the Centre’s compliance with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services
- Ensuring efficient management of legal risks arising from contractual engagements
- Overseeing preparation of legal, compliance and governance audit to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- Oversee the development of amendments to AML/CFT/CPF laws and Regulations
- Guiding on the enforcement of POCAMLA by the Centre in liaison with Compliance and Enforcement department
- Representing the Centre in Court
- Preparing, reviewing and monitoring the progress and status of outstanding litigation
- Overseeing the development and implementation of the department's strategic plans, budgets and performance contract
- Spearheading the preparation of periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission
- Overseeing the provision of secretariat services to the AMLA Board